sustainability and COMMUNITY IMPACT

Our IMPACT PILLARS

Commitment to Sustainability and Empowerment

At SDS, we believe that every action counts. Our commitment to sustainability, ethical production, and community empowerment drives us to make a meaningful impact on both people and the planet. Here’s how we’re making a difference and our vision for the future.

Donations & Charity Efforts

  • REFORESTATION: Over the last four years, we’ve planted 21,872 trees in collaboration with Ecologi, with one tree planted for every order placed. This partnership supports global reforestation projects, helping combat climate change and restore natural ecosystems.
  • VICTORY GARDENS: Since July 2024, we’ve partnered with The Face to Face Project, an initiative that promotes self-reliance in Malawi. Our monthly donations help fund Victory Gardens, providing sustainable food solutions and empowering individuals to break the cycle of poverty. Together with our collaborator Chrigu Imhoff from Bern, Switzerland, we aim to create lasting, positive change.

Sustainable Production Practices

  • Plastic-Free Production & Shipping: Sustainability is at the heart of our production process. All of our products are delivered plastic-free, with recycled and certified packaging materials, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
  • Ethical & Transparent Manufacturing: We work closely with certified production houses that uphold ethical labor standards. Regular face-to-face meetings and ongoing communication ensure fair treatment for all workers involved in the creation of our garments.
  • Pre-Order Solutions to Reduce Waste: As a brand led by young designers, we have implemented a pre-order model to avoid overproduction, minimize waste, and eliminate excess inventory. This approach allows us to create only what’s needed, reducing our environmental footprint.
  • Constant Innovation in Sustainable Fabrics: We stay on the cutting edge of sustainable fashion by attending key industry events like Performance Days and ISPO Munich. These conventions help us discover new, eco-friendly fabrics and technologies to further improve our production processes.

Eco-Friendly Packaging: Our packaging is crafted from 100% recycled FSC-certified paper, ensuring our products reach you in an environmentally conscious way.Eco-Friendly Packaging: Our packaging is crafted from 100% recycled FSC-certified paper, ensuring our products reach you in an environmentally conscious way.

Long Product Lifecycles:
Durability and quality are at the forefront of our design process. SDS garments are made to last, and our customers can attest to their long product life cycles. We focus on planned, small-batch collections to maintain control over production quality and reduce waste.

Biodegradable Packaging for International Orders: We are committed to reducing our shipping impact. For international deliveries, we use biodegradable poly mailers, ensuring that even our shipping practices align with our sustainability goals.

Kickbag Partnership for Reusable Mailers: For the past two years, we’ve partnered with Kickbag, a Swiss startup that provides reusable mailer bags. This initiative helps reduce packaging waste while offering a sustainable solution for shipping.

Empowering Women in Sport and Community

A core brand value from the beginning of our journey. We will always spotlight female athletes and promote
empowerment through storytelling and media , to continue creating a culture of strong and empowered women in Switzerland. We plan to further our efforts with more storytelling, workshops, podcasts and events in 2025. Beyond Women Empowerment we will continue building our community with events to bring likeminded people with a love for sport and a healthy lifestyle together.At SDS, we are passionate about elevating female athletes and sharing their inspiring stories. Our brand actively shines a light on empowered women through:

  • Storytelling & Content Creation: We produce regular content showcasing female athletes in Switzerland, celebrating their achievements and pushing the conversation forward.
  • SDS Women in Sport Podcast: Launching in late 2024, this podcast will highlight the journeys of female athletes and sports enthusiasts, providing a platform for their voices and stories.